Author Archives: Michael D Johnson

Dear Pastor, Yours is a difficult task. It is difficult for many reasons not the least of which is that people don’t want to be reminded of their shortcomings. Ministry is about helping us to turn to the One who is able to deliver us from all things but we must admit our need forContinueContinue reading “A difficult task”

Pastors need encouragement and hope. They need comradery and support. They need prayers and affirmation. They need community. They need people to believe in them. They need to know the truth and grace of the gospel. They need to know all the promises of God. Many people have read about the tragedy that took placeContinueContinue reading “What pastors need”

Dear Pastor, Today, you are the light of the world. Today, you are the salt of the earth. Today, the Spirit of Christ is with you. Right now, the Spirit of Jesus Christ is in you. This is not true because you like the idea of it. It is not true because if makes youContinueContinue reading “God is for you!”

Dear Pastor, As leaders in the church, you and I are privy to seeing a lot of brokenness, pain, and heartache. As leaders of God’s church we are on the front lines when people are brought into the spiritual emergency room. And just like in a physical emergency room, things can get messy. When peopleContinueContinue reading “Spiritual Emergency Rooms”